Beitbridge processes 140,000 returnees from South Africa

Immigration authorities processed over 140,000 nationals from Zimbabwe and Malawi repatriated from South Africa through Beitbridge Border Post since early July. Chief Director Respect Gono confirmed an inter-ministerial committee deployed to support safe passage. Border officials implemented measures to manage increased passenger flows while maintaining immigration and customs procedures. The total number of returning Zimbabweans under the repatriation program surpassed 108,000, according to government figures. Returnees continue arriving under compressed timelines. Border infrastructure faces sustained processing pressure.